Finance and Logistics Assistant

Job Title:Finance and Logistics Assistant
Position No.:NAdvS06
Location:Ramallah    
Closing Date:May 16, 2011

The EU Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) is seeking dynamic, highly skilled professionals for immediate recruitment for the position of Finance and Logistics Assistant.

Summary:

The incumbent is responsible for the provision of day to day in support in all issues related to Finance and Logistics services within the EUPOL COPPS Police Advisory Section.

Reporting to:Finance, Procurement and Logistic Adviser
Accountable to:Lead Police Adviser
Date of implementation:    As soon as possible
Status:National staff position

Duties
-Provide administrative support, general office assistance, set up and maintain files/records, make arrangements for meetings, liaise with Palestinian counterparts and other organizations;
-Prepare and assist with project documentation including preparing and/or processing technical specifications, concept notes, project proposals, cost plans, budgets.
-Assist with monitoring status of project proposals, project tracking and receipt of relevant documentation for review and approval;
-Assist with the preparation of reports, review and analyze project data. Compiling, summarizing and presenting basic information/data on specific projects and related issues;
-Draft routine correspondence; type and format reports and other documents; Research and compile background materials for reports, briefs, etc.
-Compile, summarize and present basic information/data on specific programmes/project and related issues;
-Perform other related duties as required.


Job Requirements

-University degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field.
-A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the field of Financial and Logistics Administration and project management.
-Previous experience with Palestinian Authority’s Financial/Logistics Departments an advantage
-Good understanding of Palestinian Authority Financial/Logistics regulations, legal framework and Organizational structure
-Professional knowledge of operational and administrative policies, practices and procedures.
-Professional knowledge of Project Management skills and methodologies.
-Professional organizational skills.
-Ability to organize, plan and implement work assignment
-Ability to work within and contribute to a team in a dynamic environment and produce results under pressure and tight deadlines.
-Good computer skills (MS Office, Project Management tools, Internet tools).
-Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic, additional knowledge of Hebrew is an advantage.

For more information, or to apply for this position:

Applicants should send their resume  with a covering, both in English,  indicating the position they apply for and explaining their interest including their analysis of their suitability for the position to the following email address:  [email protected] and include the position number (NAdvS06) above in your email subject.  Applications received after end of business day on closing date will not be considered.